Historic Eruption

February 2012 Eruption of Kīlauea

10 February 2012 · Shield volcano · United States of America

On 10 February 2012, Kīlauea in United States of America erupted. The volcano rises to 1,222 m.

Date

10 February 2012

Volcano

Kīlauea

Volcano Type

Shield volcano

Elevation

1,222 m

Country

United States of America

Estimated Damage

1 to 5 million US dollars

Other Significant Eruptions of Kīlauea

• 2018July 2018 Eruption · Ash and Tephra
• 2018April 2018 Eruption · VEI 1 · Lava Flows
• 2018February 2018 Eruption · VEI 1 · Volcanic Gases1 death
• 2014November 2014 Eruption
• 2012March 2012 Eruption · Lava Flows
• 2009November 2009 Eruption
• 2000November 2000 Eruption · VEI 3 · Volcanic Gases2 deaths
• 1998April 1998 Eruption · Lava Flows1 death
• 1993April 1993 Eruption · Debris Avalanche1 death
• 1975November 1975 Eruption · VEI 0 · Tsunami2 deaths
• 1924May 1924 Eruption · VEI 2 · Ash and Tephra1 death
• 1823February 1823 Eruption · VEI 0 · Lava Flows
• 1790November 1790 Eruption · VEI 4 · Pyroclastic Flows5,405 deaths

• Volcano Page · Kīlauea

Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program